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Straw-necked Ibis

Threskiornis spinicollis

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
72,9 cm
Gewicht
1340,0 g
Familie
Threskiornithidae
Ordnung
Pelecaniformes

The Straw-necked Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis) is a bird species in the family Threskiornithidae (ibisse und löffler), within the order Pelecaniformes (pelikane und reiher). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.9 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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59–76 cm. White with black neck bristles; bare dark head; yellowish bill. Endemic to Australia in grasslands, pastures, and inland wetlands. Nomadic; follows rainfall across the continent. Feeds on insects and invertebrates in dry grassland. Often seen in mixed flocks with Australian Ibis.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 72,9 cm 28.7 in
Gewicht 1340,0 g 47.27 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-25 days.

Gelegegröße

2-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Pelecaniformes (Pelikane und Reiher)
Familie Threskiornithidae (Ibisse und Löffler)
Genus Threskiornis
Arten Threskiornis spinicollis

Distribution

Straw-necked Ibis has been recorded in 5 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Straw-necked Ibis endangered?
The Straw-necked Ibis has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Straw-necked Ibis nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 24-25 days.
How big is the Straw-necked Ibis?
The Straw-necked Ibis has a wingspan of 72.9 cm, weight of 1340.0 g.
What order and family does the Straw-necked Ibis belong to?
The Straw-necked Ibis (Threskiornis spinicollis) belongs to the order Pelecaniformes and the family Threskiornithidae.

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